How can i edit php file in xampp?

I'm very new to web development and I'm trying to create a php contact form. I'm trying to launch it on a xampp development server, but I can't seem to figure out how. according to this site, I need to type localhost then some options of files should show up. Well it doesn't, the xampp dashboard just shows up, and my files are in the htdocs folder. Am I opening them wrong or whats happening, I've been stuck on this for hours?

asked Oct 31, 2017 at 3:18

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First you need to start XAMPP. So, go to the drive where you install the XAMPP server. Generally, it's installed in C drive. So, go to C:\xampp\ . And open the file xampp-control.exe . When the controller open you need to start the Apache and Mysql . Then you see the green color besides Apache and Mysql . It means they are running or started. OK. Now, go to C:\xampp\htdocs and create a folder as you want. For an example you can create folder which name is hello . Then open this folder and create a file which name is index.php and open it in you editor write a basic code like this:

<?php echo "Hello World"; ?>

Then save it. And open your browser. And go to localhost/hello

hello means the folder name you created. Now, you will see the output. Which showing Hello World

Feel free to asking any question. Happy Coding!!

answered Oct 31, 2017 at 5:28

acoderacoder

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make sure your apache service on your XAMPP is running, if you using database, activate mysql too.

and save your file in C:\xampp\htdocs

if your file index.php, you can access it as localhost/index.php

if you make folder inside htdocs like C:\xampp\htdocs\test

you can access it as localhost/test/index.php

answered Oct 31, 2017 at 5:07

dianeryantodianeryanto

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first check xampp is installed or not. check the Apache service is started or not. save your filename.php file in "xampp/htdocs/**filename.php**" Access your php file. localhost/filename.php If your php file is in folder than : localhost/foldername/filename.php

answered Oct 31, 2017 at 5:30

First of all, make sure that you don't have a file have the name "index" under htdocs folder. Then :

1. Lanch xampp-control.exe ( you will find it under XAMPP folder )
2. Start Apache and MySql
3. Open the browser in private (incognito).
4. Write as URL : localhost.

Done! You will find all files that exists on htdocs folder.

Note : I proposed to use incognito to avoid cookies problem.

XAMPP open files named index as default files ( You can change that setting ) .

answered Sep 9, 2020 at 0:26

You need to either:

1. Delete 'index.php' or
2. Edit 'index.php' so it runs your code on startup

for option 2 you need to find "C:\xampp\htdocs\index.php" and:

<?php
    if (!empty($_SERVER['HTTPS']) && ('on' == $_SERVER['HTTPS'])) {
        $uri = 'https://';
    } else {
        $uri = 'http://';
    }
    $uri .= $_SERVER['HTTP_HOST'];
    header('Location: '.$uri.'/myCode.html');
    exit;
?>
Something is wrong with the XAMPP installation :-(

I hope this helps, this is my first comment on a question, i believe the initial code is:

<?php
    if (!empty($_SERVER['HTTPS']) && ('on' == $_SERVER['HTTPS'])) {
        $uri = 'https://';
    } else {
        $uri = 'http://';
    }
    $uri .= $_SERVER['HTTP_HOST'];
    header('Location: '.$uri.'/index.html');
    exit;
    Something is wrong with the XAMPP installation :-(
?>

answered Jan 22, 2021 at 15:41

This maybe works.

Go to "http://localhost/xampp/".

answered May 27 at 11:06

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